1. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Riverside COE October 31, 2014 Gina Koency Senior Assessment Fellow CAASPP Update

2. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction CAASPP – Upcoming Scheduled Downtime for TOMS Test Operational Management System (TOMS) downtime for maintenance and upgrades. October 30 to November 2. Need to reset user passwords after upgrade. Will receive e-mail with new temporary password.

3. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction CAASPP Trainings Accessibility and Accommodations for CAASPP 2014−15 (October 22; to be archived) Using the Online Practice Tests and Training Tests (November 5) Adding Users to TOMS (estimate early November) Wednesdays 1 to 2:30

4. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Estimated Testing Times for Smarter Balanced Assessments Posted to caaspp.org, under Latest News and Tips. Two subjects - computer adaptive tests, Performance Tasks, and Classroom Activities. Total time estimates range from 7 to 8:30, depending on grades.

5. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Secure Browsers and Manuals Secure Browsers available from caaspp.org. Secure Browser Installation Manual and Technical Specifications Manual for Online Testing also available.

6. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Handscoring Interest Form Handscoring of the constructed response and Performance Tasks (PTs) for spring 2015. Educators interested need to submit a form. Interest form available from caaspp.org.

7. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction For Further Information California Department of Education CAASPP Office caaspp@cde.ca.gov 916-445-8765 CAASPP.org http://caaspp.org/ 1-800-955-2954